CREOLE
CABBAGE ROLLS
2 Servings |
| INGREDIENTS |
| 12
or 14 cabbage leaves, cut large ones in half along
thick ridge |
| 3
tablespoons bacon grease or sausage drippings |
| 1
clove garlic, finely minced |
1
small onion, finely chopped |
| 1/2
pound ground beef |
3/4
cup cooked rice |
| 1/2
of a well beaten egg |
1
teaspoon salt |
| 1/2
teaspoon red pepper |
| INSTRUCTIONS |
Cook
onion and garlic in bacon grease until tender.
In a large bowl, thoroughly mix meat, rice, egg,
salt, pepper and cooked onion. Place about 1 tablespoon
of the mixture in soft end of the cabbage, ending
with the large end of the leaf. continue until all
are rolled.
In a saucepan that has a tight fitting lid, place
a pan rack, crumbled foil, or pieces of cabbage
on bottom and add water. Place cabbage rolls hard
end down.
|
| CREOLE
SAUCE |
| 1
cup canned whole tomatoes and juice |
1
teaspoon salt |
| 1/2
teaspoon red pepper |
1
teaspoon sugar |
| 1/2
lemon (for juice) |
1
cup water |
Combine
tomatoes, salt, sugar and pepper. Pour over cabbage.
Squeeze lemon over all.
Cover with a tight fitting lid. Cook 15 minutes,
then reduce heat to low. Cook 45 minutes longer. |
| COOKING
TIP: For a different taste treat, cook the
cabbage rolls without tomatoes. Add 1/2 cup water
and lemon juice, a few mint leaves and salt. Make
your favorite tomato sauce and spread over them
when served. Make a double batch - they freeze deliciously. |